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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
3
The Joyful News extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness dyspepsia indigestion neuralgia rheumatism headaches kidney and liver diseases and urges a house to house canvass to show its proven benefits. It warns against substitutes and insists on PAINE'S on the bottle.
Dublin Indiana March 11 Revivals at Selina M E church spill into the high school as students pray and sing during morning work. A mourner’s bench is built, a minister arrives, and 15 pupils are converted before the day ends prompting dismissal and likely closure until order returns.
B H R Green son of Hetty Green and railroad president received a patent for his wireless telegraphy system. Stations will be placed at Ennis Terrell and Greenville with a Dallas headquarters central station at Terrell to begin operations. Edinburg Scotland material arrival expected within 30 days, expanding to Dallas. Green claims the Texas Midland will be first railroad to use the Marconi system.
Richard Griffin and Reed Taylor, colored, were sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Alford in criminal court on pleas of guilty. Griffin stole a cornet and Taylor a set of harness. Both had good reputations before, and the judge gave lenient sentences.
An old advert claims the greatest danger from colds and la grippe is pneumonia. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and curative, alleging thousands used it with no pneumonia cases, and that it shortens a cold or la grippe.
The steamer Newport reports a disaster at La Libertad 30 miles north of Acajutla on March 4. Three tidal waves swept the coast as 53 bodies were recovered by the time the Newport left.
Washington March 11 with Secretary Long leaving the cabinet only Secretary of Agriculture Wilson remains from McKinley’s first term and it is likely he will serve until Roosevelt’s term ends.
London reports the cabinet met to discuss Lord Methuen’s disaster at the hands of the Boers and the Irish land league. Londonderry favors full suppression, Cadogan seeks partial suppression, Wyndham leans to letting matters rest. Irish conditions are described as worse than in years.
Charles Files from Oklahoma City came to Indianapolis to claim Miss Otie Castle as his bride. They requested the license be exchanged and the wedding performed at the county clerk’s office with Justice W. S. Lockman officiating. The bride appeared nervous as staff gathered to witness the ceremony.
David Bright of New York was pulled from under a Big Four train at North street and the tracks by W P Edmonds of 747 Indiana Ave Monday night. Bright was cut on the forehead by an engine iron as Edmonds dragged him away. The two men were en route to Edmonds home for dinner. a pile of ties blocked their view and they heard no warning signal. Bright was carried to his room at the Lorraine hotel.
An old newspaper note explains that La Grippe spreads through the air and that healthful people resist while those in poor health fall ill. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe remedy for early catarrh symptoms to prevent pneumonia, citing Rev. L E Palmer praising the cure.
Market notes from New York and London report British defeats in South Africa not affecting London prices. U S stocks opened firm with readings in steel, coal, and railroad issues. trading mixed as investors awaited monetary signals. Noon levels show several key issues firm or barely steady, with broad turnover of 351 700 shares.
A column of bonds and preferred stock listings includes Indianapolis street railway companies, banks such as American National Bank and Capital National Bank, trust companies, and utilities. Prices and percentages show yields on various 6 percent preferred stocks and 5s bonds, with multiple entities named and in-cite values.
Ed Logsdon of the Board of Works says residents near every bridge want replacements after the Washington Street bridge failed. He notes no city bridge goes uncomplained except the West Tenth Street, and even the newer Kentucky Avenue span, five years old, faces criticism despite claims of safety.
Rudolph Schwartz of Indianapolis won first prize for his Pingree monument model in Detroit, earning the contract. Ed ward Wagoner of Detroit took second prize and G. T. Brewster of New York third. Schwartz designed the cascade groups and entrance figures for the soldiers' monument in Indianapolis. His studio is 821 Daly St and he resides at 106 N Oriental St.
Mrs. Joseph Reeves, living on Kenwood Avenue, was seriously ill after a fire damaged her home Monday afternoon. She was carried from the house and is under care of Dr. Outland whose report says her condition is serious but not dangerous.
George Dinning, a Black man, sued in federal court after a mob attacked his cabin and he fired, killing Jodie Corn. He was imprisoned for ten years but pardoned by Gov. Bradley. He won a verdict for 750,000 before compromising for 50.
Norfolk Va March 11 Half the state militia is on guard during a street car strike after a mob attacked the powerhouse with bricks smashing nine plate glass windows. Soldiers dispersed the crowd and a car was fired on causing a panic. A militiaman discharged his gun in anger nearly striking a policeman. State auditor Hart may push a bill to shield fire insurers by making caretakers and landlords liable for losses from preventable fires and to create a fire marshal office.
Labor leaders in Chicago held an informal caucus to decide inviting Senator Marcus Hanna to mediate the Allis-Chalmers strike. The protracted union machinists dispute shows no clear path to settlement, though Hanna’s success with the New York Sun printers’ strike fuels hope for a satisfactory understanding. A majority of strikers would approval if they back the plan, with a Wednesday meeting to endorse and request Hanna’s visit at his earliest convenience.
Ferdinand M. Olds, a retired New York lawyer, faced a breach of promise suit from Countess Landsdorff as he prepared to wed Agnes Aprile in Lyric Hall. A summons was served at the ceremony, but the minister continued, and Agnes Aprile became Mrs. Dids.
Earl Park Indiana bank was robbed Monday night after doors were blown in. Loot totaling $1000 consisted of the bank’s contents, as investigators traced the daring crime.
The Interurban terminal company asked the Board of works to delay its hearing from Thursday until a day next week. The exact date has not been determined.
Freight business is so heavy that Panhandle shops struggle to keep engines in repair. A night force operates in the machine department. Normally the season calls for coach repairs but major work has been delayed due to priorities.
Market reports from Kansas City list cattle receipts around 6 000 with Texans included and prices for native steers 6.10 to 6.30, Texans 4.40 to 5.50, cows 3.25 to 5.20, stockers 3.00 to 4.75, bulls 4.25 to 4.50, calves 4.50 to 6.50. Hog receipts and prices show a 5 10c rise with bulk 6.00 to 6.40 and packers 6.15 to 6.45, while sheep receipts near 3 000 with muttons 5.15 to 5.65 and lambs 6.10 to 6.40.
The notice catalogs grain prices by type and grade including wheat red white yellow mixed oats and hay steady with specific prices. It also records inspection totals by commodity and grade across several cars.
Cattle receipts 400 head with varied bids for steer and cow categories including good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 pounds at 6.50 to 9.50, hog receipts 3,000 with prices for heavy and light weights from 5.90 to 6.45, and sheep and lambs listed with fair to choice ranges. Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis shows hogs good to choice medium and light highs with 5.00 to 6.16 ranges.
At FAST BUFFALO NY on March 11 cattle receipts were light with beef prices ranged from 6.40 to 6.60 for mixed classes and 5.90 to 6.50 for hogs. Veal traded from 5.25 to 8.25 per cwt. Sheep and lambs showed steady tone with top lambs at 6.75 and top sheep at 5.50, with culls lower.
United Stock Yards NL reports cattle receipts 4,000 with steady values across grades. Hogs receipts 23,000 with active trading and top around 6.47, bulk 6.10 to 6.35, pigs 4.85 to 5.60. Sheep receipts 10,000 with natives 3.00 to 5.50 and native lambs 4.00 to 6.60.
Cincinnati cattle and hog prices hold steady from Monday as receipts reach 157 cattle and 1,811 hogs. Calves bring 6.00 to 6.75, sheep receipts include extra wethers yearlings at 5.25 to 6.50 and extra lambs at 6.00 to 6.50.
New York market text lists pork at 15.50 to 16.50 per unit, lard 9.75, butter and dairy prices around 22 to 18 cents, cheese 7 to 11 cents, eggs 16 to 16 1/2 cents, tallow 6 6 1/2 cents, dressed poultry with turkeys 8 to 10 1/2 cents, chickens 10 1/2 to 7 cents, fowls 7 cents, ducks 9 cents, geese 10 cents. Market terms and decimal notation reflect historical pricing.
Chicago March 1 Wheat quotes show May at 7 4 164 76 c, July 7 6K 7T7c. Corn May 61% 23c, July 61%c. Oats May 44% 44c, July 35% 357c. Provisions May pork 15.20 15.40, lard 9.37 9.42, ribs 8.25 8.40. Butter extras firsts 24c, seconds 16c, storage 24c, various grades 18 19c. Cheese prices listed for several varieties. Live poultry prices for hens, springs, turkeys, geese, ducks.
Market notes list prices for poultry and eggs including hens and spring chickens at low single digit cents per pound, old turkey hens eight cents per pound, ducks eight cents, geese fifty four and a half cents per pound, fresh eggs about twelve to fourteen cents, and various dairy and fat prices. Also included are hides and tallow values with No 1 cured green salted hides at seven cents and calf prices around five to seven cents.
A dense price list shows various commodities with rates for flour, bran, fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, and staples. Entries include winter and patent flours, strawberries by quart, cabbages, onions, citrus, apples, berries, hams and bacons, lard, sausages, beef, oysters, fish, clams, lobsters, and more with assorted per unit or per container prices.
A dense list shows mallard and mixed ducks priced per dozen, various chemicals and medicines with per ounce or pound pricing, groceries including coffee and sugars with city and brand names, canned or packaged foods, syrups and molasses, and coal coke market terms. The fragmentary itemization lacks a clear single event or narrative.
Bargain sale at Vonnegut Hardware offers heaters air blasts and oak items. Located at 120 122 124 E Washington Street customers can call 589 for old or new stock. Sale emphasizes value on heat and home improvement goods.
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